A piggy bank is a traditional way of saving money that has been passed down through the ages. It is the perfect way to introduce children to the concept of saving money until they need to spend it or find something specific to spend it on. Check out our new search function where you can sort toys by age and price to help them find the perfect things to save for.

Kids will love dropping their change into the coin slot and within our beautiful collection of piggy banks for kids you will find one for boys and girls of all ages. If you're looking for a more traditional style we have rainbow, ceramic piggy banks and black or pink wooden piggy banks. If you are looking to match your child's savings box with their room decor we also stock a beautiful unicorn, different coloured treasure boxes, and a leather car, owl or elephant.

We also stock a lovely range of music boxes. Some of these double as jewellery boxes while others feature funky figurines which spin and twirl. Mesmerising for young children and perfect kids bedroom gifts.

The original idea for storing money inside a hollow receptacle came around about 6 centuries ago. An inexpensive orange clay would be used to make jars, this clay was called Pygg and when people had spare money they would drop it into their Pygg Pot. Over time the English Alphabet evolved and Pygg became Pigge then finally Pig. This language evolution encouraged 19th-century potters to create coin banks in the shape of pigs as a tongue in cheek nod to the original material used. There are many different terms used now for these containers such as a piggy bank, coin banks, money boxes and money banks. They are also available in many different shapes and have been made from metal, earthenware, plastic, leather and ceramic.

Money boxes make a brilliant gift for a baby shower, christening or Birthday as parents can begin to teach their children the value of coins and spare change from an early age. It could even help to start an education fund.